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facilities & services
Hello, and welcome to our facilities and services section of our site. Whether you are a new parent of new to the area or an existing parent if you are looking to borrow toys or books to while away the hours, let the kids go sport crazy or find someo... Read more
Out of hours services
children and babies:Lister – Full specialist children’s A&E / emergency department service, 24 hours a day, every day of the week
New QEII – A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre that treats children of all ages with mi... Read more
Local education provision
Children can attend on a full or part-time basis.
Pre schoolsTypically children can start at a pre-school from age 2 or 2 and a half (depending on the provider). Most offer sessions for around 3 hours in the morning, although some do also offer afte... Read more
Articles
Stickman Trail
children and their families enjoy challenging and imaginative play.
A massive pro and reason for us going to the stick man trail today was cost! Its free! If like us you are watching the purse strings after Christmas then this will be hugely appeali... Read more
Zog Activity Trail - You've earned a Golden Star from us!
children we feel.
With an inset day ahead of us, I packed the car with two children, a husband, a picnic and dog and headed to Thames Chase, which is around 40 minutes drive from Hertford.
The entrance to Thames chase can be quite easy to m... Read more
2 ingrediant Pizza Dough Recipe
children and I also love to find the simplest ways of cooking our favourite meals, I thought id share some of them with you.
Pizza is well loved in our house!
And through years of experimenting I think we have honed the recipe to a ... Read more
Easter Bunny Adventures at Audley End Railway
children are given a spotters sheet and encouraged to tick off different things they may see and look out for letters to make an anagram.
Again this was enchanting with things to explore around every corner and my two boys were captivated (as was I)... Read more
Jacuzzi Parties for Families (or just grown ups!)
children friendly packages, meaning that you can enjoy mummy and me mini spa packages, birthday parties or even just family get togethers at this amazing venue.
This is a totally secluded 8 seater hydrotherapy pool alongside a very luxurious salon o... Read more
Mum's Guide to Butlins Bognor Regis
children. It looks like a ship from the outside and the corridors are lined with carpet with fish and port holes on to add to the theme. The rooms are large, modern and have all the amenities you could want for a hotel room. There's a separate nook r... Read more
Mrs Rabbits Kitchen comes to Willows Activity Farm!
children.
Perhaps most impressively of all Mrs Rabbits Kitchen caters for a whole range of dietary needs including Vegan and Gluten free and many more.
This seems to be a much calmer way to order your food that the previous system. And ev... Read more
Absolute (Pointe) Perfection from the Three Counties Youth Ballet
children's parents in the audience who were fit the burst with pride (as they should!)
What is every more remarkable here is that this young cast had only 11 days to rehearse before the first performance!
So there you have it something a li... Read more
We're Wild (Cats) about the Cassana Performance Academys High School Musical Juniors!
children were all so excited as they hurried off back stage. Cassana herself was on hand to direct them where they needed to go and said a quick hello to us.
My Son (who is nearly 6) had never seen High School Musical before but was very exc... Read more
Tring Natural History Museum- Small but Perfectly Formed
children (aged 18 months and nearly 6) and that was budget friendly.
Luckily I knew just the place and we packed our picnic and headed off to Tring !
Tring is around 50 minutes drive from Hertford (but its worth it I promise!).
Tri... Read more
“Utterly astonished by the Astonishing Adventures of Pinocchio”
children who may benefit from a more relaxed theatre experience.
Upon leaving the show I asked my five year old what he thought, he simply said “Amazing”. I then asked him what he liked best about the show, his response was simply &ldquo... Read more
Travel back in time with Mountfitchet Castle and Toy Museum
children to enter both attractions (under 3's are FREE), children (during school holidays) are also given a little guide where they can find all the stamps around both sites and hand that in at the end for a medal and a prize (be aware some of these ... Read more
So they sent me to ....Dear Zoo Live-.. and It was Perfect!
children to the theatre, and you may have seen some of our reviews of children's productions in our tried and tested section previously.
So we jumped at the chance when we were invited to "Dear Zoo Live" at Hertford Theatre by Norwell Lapley P... Read more
Dine out with your little ones in style at the newly refurbished Red Lion in Welwyn
Children's menu- Big Tick
The children's menu is fantastic and probably one of the best and most varied children's menus I have seen at a pub. Alongside what I like to call "safe bets" such as breaded cod goujons, pizza, mini beer burgers and Mac an... Read more
Aladdin- A traditional Panto which really has the X factor
children. The children gave a really lovely vibe to the proceedings bopping up and down in their seats and dancing even before the curtain rose.
We sat in the rear terraced seats which I liked because they were spacious enough to stretch your legs o... Read more
Charm Personified at Aldenham Country Park
children by name and then asked them to ring a special bell to let Santa know we were here.
As they did they heard a booming "Ho Ho Ho" from behind the door and were invited into the grotto. Here they found Santa , very happy to see them and busy ... Read more
Making a splash at Southend Sealife Adventure
children loved the various quiz boards around the aquarium where they could push buttons to guess the right answer. They also loved the little fossil digging area, the chalk board table and the interactive sea scene projected on the floor.
We spen... Read more
Shiney and Sparkling - The Snow Queen Dazzles this Christmas
children's delight).
Its difficult to write a review without revealing too many spoilers but I don't think I can think of enough positive words to highlight just how breath-taking this show actually was. So I will use some song lyrics from t... Read more
Absolutely Mesmerised by "The Bear"
children were captivated.
The accompanying music was both funny and in parts very moving.
There were also laughs aplenty particularly regarding Tilly's long suffering parents who appears to have the patience of saints.
The set design was a stroke ... Read more
ASL Bridget's Tea Room was simply Brilliant!
children. Bridget's is very child friendly with staff actively engaging with my son and playing games with him and making him laugh. I don't think he has ever been so happy at a tea room or café ever before.
There are also high chairs prese... Read more
Fishing for some fun at Maidenhead aquatics.
children. But today here I was absolutely stumped and exhausted! This was when I suddenly remembered that our sister site, Mum's Guide to St Albans, had recently written a blog about all the things they loved about St Albans.
In this article (which ... Read more
National Careers Week- How to help your child find work experience.
children aged 16-19 for over 7 years. I am a qualified careers advisor and a health and safety in the workplace assessor.
I know from my experience that work placements can cause a lot of worry, stress and anxiety for young people and their parents ... Read more
Open Spaces- Where can we go during periods of social distancing?
children's play areas which you may want to avoid but lots of open spaces for fun with a ball or on scooters and bikes.
If guidance does change and we are asked to no longer go outside I will amend the article as soon as I am able to. Please r... Read more
Our new favourite place to walk- Broxbourne Sculpture Trail
children entertained (and hopefuly run off some of that excess energy!).
A few weeks ago we randomly decided to get in the car (which is in itself a treat for the children these days) and drive 15 minutes, or so, down the road to Broxbourne Woods.
... Read more
Pigtastic fun at Church Farm Ardeley
children. You could also pre order animal food when booking to collect from the shop. There's a one way system in place to walk to the shop and we found it easily.
I did note though that there was a sign that said no children were allowe... Read more
An emotional return to Willows Activity Farm .
children were excited, I was excited! You can now either book a morning 10-1 session or afternoon 2-5 session, (they close for cleaning in between sessions) we had morning tickets.
As we first saw the entrance my boys cheered! They were home! "Che... Read more
A welcome dose of normality on a day out at Audley End Miniature Railway (with added sparkles )
children had a wonderful time exploring all the different fairy houses, the toadstools , the trolls and the various resin animals dotted around.
I really would describe it as an immersive experience for families one that sparks the imagination and... Read more
Halloween at home
children need to find, whether inside or as part of your daily exercise you can make this as simple or as elaborate as you would like. You can use simple images for younger children (such as a pumpkin or a spider)
· &nb... Read more
"It's a Kind of Magic" Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway
children) we have been busy blogging about some of our favourite tourist attractions local to Hertfordshire and giving you the low down on attractions with covid measures in place this October half term.
We know that the current climate can be... Read more
The Show must go on- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show
children laughing throughout genuinely brought a tear to my eye. The show is (just like the books) enchanting and easy to follow, with the puppets being easily recognisable from the books. The show is approximately 50 minutes in length making it an i... Read more
Things that 2020 has taught me- My positives from the Covid Crisis.
children in Hertford. Everywhere I looked local businesses that I loved were closing, I remember Hertford Theatre closing being a huge blow at the time.
I allowed myself to wallow for a day and then I cautiously sat at my computer and started to typ... Read more
Activities to keep the little ones busy.
children using their maths skills. Don't have the ingredients to bake? Use Playdough instead!! (Just don't eat it!).
Use toilet roll tubes to create stamps for painting
Make Salt dough, We use two cups of flour to one cup of salt and enou... Read more
Coronavirus - A FREE book for Children
Children is aimed at five to nine-year-olds and hopes to simply answer key questions they may be asking their parents or carers about the COVID-19 outbreak.
The opening page reads: "There's a new word you might have heard. You might hear people talk... Read more
Big Garden Birdwatch
children enjoying some nature from the safety of their back gardens (you could even just watch from your window if you'd rather not be outside.)
Spend an hour counting the birds you see in your garden or from your balcony, then report back what you ... Read more
The Healthy Hub East Herts guide to living with lockdown
childrenChair work outChair based exercise routineHome Fat Burners
Combined resources for physical activity at home and healthy eating from Hertfordshire Families First
Mental wellbeing
Lots of resources for all ages including link... Read more
National Storytelling Week 2021
Childrens Audio Books
FREE Ebook library from Oxford Owl for home
Julia Donaldson Home Learning Packs
Jolly Phonics FREE Ebooks
Reading Eggs
We hope this provides lots of inspiration for you and your little ones for National Storytelling week! W... Read more
Good Honest Fun in Hertford with Treasure Trails UK
children. We have a 7 and 2 year old however and really enjoyed the trail as a family, obviously there were some clues that went over their heads but we all still enjoyed the activity and spending time together as a family during a different activity... Read more
Good Honest Fun in Hertford with Treasure Trails UK
children. We have a 7 and 2 year old however and really enjoyed the trail as a family, obviously there were some clues that went over their heads but we all still enjoyed the activity and spending time together as a family during a different activity... Read more
A true delight for the senses at Hatfield House Park, Garden and Woodland trails.
children were giving nature explorer sheets to tick off any wildlife they may see enroute and we were given maps for the woodland.
We headed to the formal gardens and my goodness they were breathtaking.Like stepping back in time, I almost had a pi... Read more
A true delight for the senses at Hatfield House Park, Garden and Woodland trails.
children were giving nature explorer sheets to tick off any wildlife they may see enroute and we were given maps for the woodland.
We headed to the formal gardens and my goodness they were breathtaking.Like stepping back in time, I almost had a pi... Read more
Fun At Forty Hall grounds and Farm
children can climb into to play on and a toy tractor too, as well as a few pull along tractors dotted along the way. You can get very close to the animals and the ponies in particular love a stroke. There were lots of piglets when we went too. Overal... Read more
Maternal mental health awareness week - my story
children. My page is informative and fun and i hope a little inspirational when it comes to days out with the kids, but it doesnt usually tackle hard hitting issues like mental health.Last year I did broach the subject of baby loss awareness week and... Read more
All that glitters- Kidfest the kids festival that is an explosion of joy !
children and encouraged them to play in a way that no one else ever has (and I have visited a lot of attractions and events since Mums Guide to started nearly 3 years ago)! I was literally blown away, I felt instantly welcome and at home.
The main... Read more
All that glitters- Kidfest the kids festival that is an explosion of joy !
children and encouraged them to play in a way that no one else ever has (and I have visited a lot of attractions and events since Mums Guide to started nearly 3 years ago)! I was literally blown away, I felt instantly welcome and at home.
The main... Read more
Pumpkin Fantastic at Willows Activity Farm
children can roam the pumpkin patch to find their perfect pumpkin.
Top tip- collect your pumpkins as the very last thing you do all day or you have to carry them around all day!
Theres also a pumpkin carving area, if you'd rather carve your pumpk... Read more
Pumpkin Fantastic at Willows Activity Farm
children can roam the pumpkin patch to find their perfect pumpkin.
Top tip- collect your pumpkins as the very last thing you do all day or you have to carry them around all day!
Theres also a pumpkin carving area, if you'd rather carve your pumpk... Read more
Santa Spectacular returns to Willows Activity Farm for 2021
children get to create a fluffy friend to take home with them,
"No-ice" ice skating is also included and I love that my children are now of the age that they can skate by themselves whilst i wave cheerily (whilst drinking a coffee on the sidelines... Read more
Santa Spectacular returns to Willows Activity Farm for 2021
children get to create a fluffy friend to take home with them,
"No-ice" ice skating is also included and I love that my children are now of the age that they can skate by themselves whilst i wave cheerily (whilst drinking a coffee on the sidelines... Read more
The Polar Express Experience Review
children. Every year I must decide where to take my children to see Santa. To protect the magic, although we go on lots of Chrismas days out, Santa visits are limited to just the one (or possibly 2)! This year we were given the opportunity to sample ... Read more
An interview with Peter from Under The Frozen Moon
children to the theatre is so important to their cultural development and this is part of the reason why I am such a huge supporter of everything Hertford Theatre does bringing affordable high quality performances to the local community. With that in... Read more
Under the Frozen moon - a show so magical its sure to melt even the coldest of hearts
children let our audible gasps at points. The set itself is very clever and ingenius with props and puppets popping up from everywhere it seemed.
Special mention must go to the music! Incredible! Live loop pedal, live instruments, enchanting l... Read more
Under the Frozen moon - a show so magical its sure to melt even the coldest of hearts
children let our audible gasps at points. The set itself is very clever and ingenius with props and puppets popping up from everywhere it seemed.
Special mention must go to the music! Incredible! Live loop pedal, live instruments, enchanting l... Read more
Meet local Blogger Hannah from Playworth UK
children busy without reaching for screens all the time. It can often be a struggle in busy households to find simple but effective ideas that can be organised quickly without excessive cost. This is how I discovered local blogger Hannah's amazing we... Read more
Mum's Guide to Hertford Awards 2022 Results
Children
WINNER: Pro development Soccer SchoolRUNNER UP: Dance Pro Academy
Best Holiday Club or Class
WINNER: Pro Development Soccer SchoolRUNNER UP: Sports Ninjas
Best Pre/Post-natal Support Service
WINNER: The Daisy Foundation Hertford and War... Read more
A rainy day visit to Verulamium Museum
Children (under 16s) - £3.00 Under 5s - Free Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + up to 4 children) - £15
Never too young for a musuem visit!
I... Read more
Top Tips for Parents of football fans- way to save those pennies and utilise local resources.
childrens educator/ entertainer he is very rarely in for bedtime and so the prospect of trying to occupy my youngest at around 6pm on the side of a pitch whilst my eldest practiced was just not feasible. Fortunately I discovered his school run a foot... Read more
A fabulously interactive explosion of fun at The Royal Gunpowder Mills!
children. So we are here to help spread the word and to reassure you that not only is the Gunpowder Mills suitable for children , but that it is in fact a fabulously interactive explosion of fun, which my boys absolutely adored.
During my time as si... Read more
Is your little one starting school in September? Read our top tips to help you prepare .
children put their shoes on the right feet is it get a large sticker or a recognisable image (for example PJ Masks) and cut it in half sticking half in each shoe, the children will know which shoe goes on which foot by lining up the pictures.
... Read more
National Walking Month
children locally.
Hertfordshire is beautiful theres no doubt about that! When it comes to places to walk we are spoilt for choice!
Panshanger (keep an eye out for the fairy doors!) - a really decent walk with the kids with several different options... Read more
Top Tips For Your First West End Theatre Visit with Children
Children
Written in conjunction with our good friends Mum's Guide to Harpenden.
Taking your child to the theatre for the first time is a really special experience. Nothing can beat the magic of live performance! I still remember my first trip... Read more
Cruising at the Lee Valley Boat Centre
children and wishing us a good morning. The time flew and i wished we had asked for 90 minutes instead of an hour by the end of it.
Once we had returned the boat, handed back our life jackets, had a quick wee and got our deposit back we were ready... Read more
Blippi the musical is coming to London this summer!
Blippi- the musical is coming to the London Apollo Theatre this summer!
Want to know how to get free kids tickets?
If your little one is a Blippi fan you are going to want to know about this!
You and your whole family are going to have so much fun... Read more
Harry Kane - I want to play football - a tale of hardwork, self- belief and never giving up.
children.
Now I have to say when i posted on instagram that we were off to visit the exhibition we got some negative comments from "football fans" who jumped on Harrys lack of club trophies but trophies or not Harry Kane is undoubtedly a legend and ... Read more
Pubs in Hertfordshire with childrens play areas.
The sun is shining and we may all be longing for a glass of something cold in the sunshine.
Chances of actually being able to consume such increase significantly with the presence of a childs play area and we had been inundated with enquires a... Read more
Summer holiday lunch ideas
children personally enjoy eating, i try and include a form of protein in as many as possible and serve veg with every lunch idea alongside a piece of fresh fruit and water.
I serve veg crudents a lot with lunches, as they are cheap and healthy. I bu... Read more
Summer Evenings in Paradise 2022
children throught we were going on holiday and that kind of is the vibe that this event gives off.
Straight from arrival the customer service was superb and although the queue looked lengthy it really was very quick and well organised. We were direc... Read more
Hertfordshire County Council challenged us to have some thrifty adventures
children are able to really adapt to this especially if you put them in charge of the budget. If your children are older you could even challenge them to find low cost things to do online and do the research themselves.
Food Glorious Food
The cost ... Read more
How to mark the Queens Funeral with children
children
Do what works for you
First things first I wanted to say that you do not need to mark the occasion with children if you do not wish to. People have different feelings about this event, different priorities or may just be overwhelmed by t... Read more
Christmas on a budget
children of friends, it went on and on. I realised I was stuck in a cycle of reciprocal gifting, I wasn't enjoying the gifting process, I was buying because they were buying for me, I was likely buying things they didnt want or need and the whole pro... Read more
A magical adventure to Lapland Uk
children are on the good list this year that the elves really need some help in lapland and ask if your child/children could come and help. Via the Wishing glass app you can also make your invitations come to life with VR characters that talk to your... Read more
The Snowsmith - a captivating explosion of joy this Christmas
children were immediately transfixed and given that there is a 4.5 year age gap between my boys for them both to be engaged and love the same thing is quite rare.
What we love most about local theatre is the feeling of coming home, recognisable face... Read more
Unravelling the Yarnbombers - a new exhibition at Ware Museum
children’s trail that links to the Ware Museum displays:
o Fire display &nbs... Read more
Whats on for Easter Holidays 2023 in and around Hertford
children could use them to decorate. In order not to waste food, you could make a small hole in the bottom of the egg and drain the egg out first which you can then use for cooking. Lots of fun.
Easter arts and craft activities-
The Mill ho... Read more
Behind the scenes on the Hertford Theatre growth and legacy project.
childrens theatre, smaller more intimate productions to local theatre school performances and so much more. I did hear the team drop the word DJ when pointing to a balcony and this certainly made me excited for the future. This Mum loves a boogie! It... Read more
Pumpkin Fantastic at Cammas Hall Farm!
children depending on how confidence or forth coming each child was. My youngest is absolutely fearless and ran well ahead of and had a lot of fun with the characters, for those that are a tad more nervous there is a gate way that the Jester will let... Read more
"Is Santa real Mum?" Having the Santa chat with your children .
children and so on, Santa was love.
"So all this time that was all you and Dad? You did all those things?" I smiled and nodded, "At Christmas time lots of people make the magic happen in lots of different ways for those they love and I'll tell you a... Read more
How to avoid Christmas burn out!
children have been on the things they have loved doing the most is walking around town looking at the Christmas lights. Its things like the Ware Bear Trail or walking round Van Hage, its not the expensive things that they talk about each year. If a b... Read more
Cinderella at South Mill Arts is the perfect fit for festive fun for your family
children really chuckling!)
I don't want to spoil the surprise by giving too much away but what I will say is I cannot rave about the show enough. We were transported into a magical world of make believe that we watched unfold in front of our eyes, ... Read more
Twixmas Days out and Activities on a budget in and around Hertford
children on a shoe string budget.
Not to worry we are here to help...
We've highlighted some of our favourite Free or Budget friendly activities locally (some slightly further afield) to help you out .
Most things are Free with everything under &p... Read more
What's on For February Half Term in Hertford ,Hertfordshire and beyond 2024
children to play with, a great cafe and various free trails to enjoy. You can park for free outside The Spotlight. They also have a special Tiger day on 21st February which is free with no need to book.
You can also couple a visit here with The Jail... Read more
Whats on for Easter Holidays 2024 in and around Hertford
children could use them to decorate. In order not to waste food, you could make a small hole in the bottom of the egg and drain the egg out first which you can then use for cooking. Lots of fun.
Easter arts and craft activities-
The Mill ho... Read more
Free Theatre Tickets for Kids in the West End for the whole of August!!!
children can attend for half price.
This year, Kids Week performances will run from Wednesday 24 July – Friday 6 September.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 11 June, and participating shows will be announced c... Read more
Days out and Activities on a budget in and around Hertford this summer
children on a shoe string budget.
Not to worry we are here to help...
We've highlighted some of our favourite Free or Budget friendly activities locally this half term(some slightly further afield) to help you out .
Most things are Free with every... Read more
What's on For February Half Term in Hertford ,Hertfordshire and beyond 2025
children to play with, a great cafe and various free trails to enjoy. You can park for free outside The Spotlight.
Harlow Pets Corner
Another fantastic budget friendly option as its totally free to visit! And there's a fantastic park to explo... Read more
Stocking Filler Ideas
children are 7 and 12 and I have always done the same thing for stockings. We don't have a huge budget for stocking fillers , we focus on the presents under the tree and thats where our budget is focused. I don't want a stocking full of small plastic... Read more
Days out and Activities on a budget this festive period
children don't miss out can be overwhelming.
But lets be honest, we are in a cost of living crisis, everything is more expensive and families are making cut backs. I know from talks I've had with local families that some of you are actually dreading... Read more
The Magic of Christmas at Home
children in the process and help them to learn to appreciate what they have and who they have this festive period.
Baking
Make Mince pies- cheat and use shop brought mince meat and ready to roll pastry.
Have a hot chocolate with all th... Read more
How to support your child to find work experience.
children aged 16-19 for over 7 years. I am a qualified careers advisor and a health and safety in the workplace assessor.
I know from my experience that work placements can cause a lot of worry, stress and anxiety for young people and their parents ... Read more
Stocking Filler Ideas
children are 8 and 13 and I have always done the same thing for stockings. We don't have a huge budget for stocking fillers , we focus on the presents under the tree and thats where our budget is focused. I don't want a stocking full of small plastic... Read more
Events
Master Builders LEGO Fun at The Galleria this September!
The Galleria
Sat 19th September 2026 - Sun 20th September 2026
10:15 am - 4:45 pm
Join us in Unit 27 for hands-on building fun with huge quantities of LEGO bricks, free-play building tables, our giant LEGO car racing ramp, and a dedicated Duplo area for younger builders. Designed for children aged 4+ and their families, our drop-in sessions offer a welcoming space where imagination, creativity, and STEM learning come together through screen-free play.
Whether you're designing your own creations, taking on exciting build challenges, or racing your LEGO car to victory, there's something for every budding Master Builder to enjoy. Our activities are inclusive and suitable for all abilities, with adults encouraged to stay and build alongside their children.
Join us Saturday 19th and Sunday... Read more
Master Builders LEGO Fun at The Galleria this September!
The Galleria
Sat 19th September 2026 - Sun 20th September 2026
10:15 am - 4:45 pm
Join us in Unit 27 for hands-on building fun with huge quantities of LEGO bricks, free-play building tables, our giant LEGO car racing ramp, and a dedicated Duplo area for younger builders. Designed for children aged 4+ and their families, our drop-in sessions offer a welcoming space where imagination, creativity, and STEM learning come together through screen-free play.
Whether you're designing your own creations, taking on exciting build challenges, or racing your LEGO car to victory, there's something for every budding Master Builder to enjoy. Our activities are inclusive and suitable for all abilities, with adults encouraged to stay and build alongside their children.
Join us Saturday 19th and Sunday... Read more
Harvest Your Own Fruit
Church Farm
Sun 20th September 2026
10 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 3 pm
*Please remember to book a farm day pass as well* Running every Saturday from the 29th August - end of September, whilst produce lasts. Harvesting sessions run between 10am-12pm, and 1pm-3pm.
Eating and cooking apples and damsons from our beautiful Vicar's Orchard. All ecologically grown, with no SPRAYS! The orchard has a large number of heritage apple varieties available at different times. These include Discovery, Laxton, Bramley, Spartan, Blenheim, Pipin, Russet - more than 100 in all! Other fruit may also be available on the day.
All you need to do is book Farm Day Pass per person for all visitors to the farm (under two's free). This gives access to enjoy the farm trail, see the animals, woodland play, the Bear Hunt, play on the Big Bale Maze and walk the... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
The Gruffalo
BEAM Hertford
Fri 2nd October 2026 - Sun 4th October 2026
various see webpage
On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake.
Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there's no such thing as a Gruffalo - is there?
Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups. From Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.
Find out more or book:
beamhertford.co.uk
Olaf Falafel's Stupidest, Super Stupid Show
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sun 25th October 2026
11:30am and 2pm
OLAF FALAFEL'S STUPIDEST SUPER STUPID SHOW
Winner of the Best Kids' Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival
After a sell out run at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy.
The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid's comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect jokes, poos on pogo sticks, more jokes and truth-telling cheese. There will definitely be a time-travelling portal to the future, some farts and a live drawalong.
Be there or be a dodecahedron!
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Red Robin's Winter Song
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Mon 26th October 2026
11:30am and 2pm
Red Robin's Winter Song
By Manjeet Mann | Presented by Tutti Frutti Productions
Join us for a tale that will warm hearts, spark imaginations, and leave your little ones singing all the way home.
Step into a twinkling, snow-dusted world with Red Robin's Winter Song - a gentle and joy-filled winter play perfect for young children and their families.
From award-winning writer Manjeet Mann this enchanting story follows one small but brave Red Robin who chooses to stay behind as the other woodland animals prepare for winter. While the forest falls silent and snow begins to fall, Red Robin hears a mysterious song on the wind-one that leads to new friendships, unexpected discoveries, and a special place to call... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Halloween Trick or Treat
Nuclear Wild Forest
Tue 27th October 2026 - Fri 30th October 2026
10:30, 15:00
27th / 29th / 30th October - 15:00 (additional 10:30 session on 27th October)
Get ready for a Halloween activity packed with mud, obstacles, treats and surprises. Take on Wild Forest's muddy obstacles with a Halloween twist, climbing, crawling and balancing your way around the course while discovering trick-or-treat stops, Halloween decorations and spooky surprises along the way.
Taking place earlier in the day, it's a great choice for younger children, families and anyone who might be a little more nervous about Halloween - adults included! Expect mud, obstacles, treats and plenty of Halloween fun, with more smiles than scares.
Perfect for kids, teens, families and adults. Bring your friends or the whole family, buy 3 tickets... Read more
Dance in the Dark
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Tue 27th October 2026
11:30am and 2pm
A captivating dance and music show with fun interaction for ages 3+ & families.
Come in your favourite PJs for a slumber party in a giant sleepover den and a night-time adventure into a playful world of imagination.
As darkness descends, lets giggle as we get ready for bed, play in the spooky shadows, listen to night-time sounds, and feel the blustery wind and drizzly rain on our faces in the storm.
We'll meet friendly nocturnal creatures... some slithering slugs, most magical moths, and fantastical fireflies. Discover the magic of the dark as we whirl and twirl, catch a shooting star and learn how to be brave at bedtime.
Back on tour by popular demand, Dance in the Dark, from Sonrisa Arts is a dreamy multi-sensory feast, co-created... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Flotsam
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Thu 29th October 2026
11am, 1pm and 3pm
A new opera for young children
Based on the picture book by David Wiesner.
David Wiesner's magical picture book was adapted and brought to life in words and music by award-winning composer and writer Kerry Andrew.
Pip likes to play alone. In their bedroom, they explore a collection of treasures from the beach-flotsam! What are these objects and creatures? Who are they? What stories might they tell? With the help of an old camera, Pip's imagination takes hold, conjuring extraordinary underwater creatures - fantastical and beautiful.
Guided by the idea of capturing things in photographs, curiosity and wonder lead Pip to discover a world beyond their own, connecting with other children... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
Adventures In Wonderland
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 5th December 2026 - Wed 23rd December 2026
11:30am and 2pm
Full House Theatre presents: Adventures in Wonderland in association with The Culture Trust.
A big adventure for little hearts.
Tumble into Wonderland and enjoy Full House Theatre's brand-new spellbinding show for children and families.
Inspired by the timeless tale, this joyful and interactive experience invites children to join Alice's adventure, meet curious characters and help make storytelling magic.
Enjoy dreamlike music, playful puppets and bold characters that leap into life. Adventures in Wonderland promises family friendly fun in an unforgettable world of wonder.
Find out more or book:
www.culturetrust.com
TOTFest Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Showground
Sat 17th July 2027 - Sun 18th July 2027
11am - 5pm
One of the UK's leading all-inclusive festivals created exclusively for children aged one to five is returning to Hertfordshire in 2027 after several years away.
TOTFest, which welcomes thousands of families across the country each year, has announced that Hertfordshire will once again host one of its flagship Hero Weekends, taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2027.
Designed specifically for preschool children, TOTFest features an all-inclusive programme of entertainment and activities, including live shows, character meet and greets, fairground rides, creative play, sensory experiences, STEM activities, giant inflatables, music, dancing and much more, with no additional charges once inside the... Read more
Find out more or book:
www.totfestfestival.com
Listings
Children's activities, clubs & classes
Active Hearts
Age: 4 - 12
Saturday Morning Multi-Sport for children aged 4-12 PLUS adult fitness sessions while you wait. Drop your kids at the multi-sports sessions to develop their fundamental movement skills through a variety of sports......all whilst you attend the drop in fitness sessions on site. The perfect way to start the weekend!!!!
Contact details:
www.activehearts.club
07935456599
Location:
Morgans School, Morgans Road , Hertford , SG13 8DRSession Times:
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Amy Elizabeth School of Dance
Age: 5 - 8
A new ballet class coming to Pinehurst in Hertford!
Ballet classes that foster your child's self-confidence and artistic uniqueness.
Taught by Miss Amy, BA Hons in Ballet and contemporary dance. RAD CBTS teacher training and mum of 2 girls.
Royal Academy of Dance syllabus based classes for children aged 5 to 8 years.
Limited spaces available... Read more
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7 Birdie Way, Hertford, SG13 7SXSession Times:
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Apex School of Dance
Age: 3 - 10
Apex School of Dance offers classes in Classical Ballet, Modern and Tap to children ages 3+. We also have Adult Ballet classes available.
We offer examinations from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. The ISTD are one of the most prestigious dance examining bodies.
Our teachers are fully ISTD qualified, first aid trained and hold enhanced... Read more
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BabyBallers Hertford
Age: 1 - 5
BabyBallers offers football and child development sporting activities for girls and boys. We focus on an age range from 16 months all the way through to 5 years old.
We believe in learning through play and we know our courses can help your children get ready for their future lives at school and beyond.
We love to see everyone getting involved... Read more
Contact details:
babyballers.com
07540 123349
Location:
Simon Balle School, Mangrove Rd, Hertford, SG13 8AJSession Times:
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Bengeo Tigers FC
Age: 4 - 18
Bengeo Tigers FC is a grass-roots, community focused, FA Charter Standard based youth football club We provide football coaching for children in Hertford and the surrounding areas. The club currently has a large number of registered players, with ages ranging from 4 to 18 years of age. Please visit the Contact Us page on the website to find the contacts for each age group.
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The Sele School, Welwyn Road, Hertford, SG14 2DGBTA Tennis evelopment programme
Age: 2 - Adult
Tennis is a brilliant way to improve fitness and wellbeing for all ages while having fun making new friends.
BTA Tennis Coaching offers a full development programme for children from 2 years old through to teenagers, and adults of all abilities in a fun and safe environment.
Groups run at various times throughout the week in Hertford and... Read more
Contact details:
www.btatenniscoaching.com
07852 209061 / 07903 340117
Location:
Hertford Lawn Tennis Club, Hartham Common, Hertford, SG14 1QRCourtyard Arts
Age: 1 - 16
We are a friendly community arts centre offering a packed programme of creative classes for all ages during term time, plus loads of holiday activities. For children aged between 5 - 16, we have a great range of art and ceramic sessions through the week and on Saturdays. We also run classes for children who are home educated on a Monday morning.
Contact details:
www.courtyardarts.org.uk
01992 509596
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Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AASession Times:
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Duncombe School- Little Chestnuts
Age: 1 - 3
Little Chestnuts is FREE and welcomes all toddlers aged 1-3years. The class will run weekly and there is no obligation to attend each week and welcomes all children whether or not they are registering for Duncombe School. Our mission as a toddler group is to have fun! There is so much for your little ones to do each week, from painting and creating to sticking and making, and with a themed activity every week, it's stimulating enough to keep everyone happy. For more information, please email [email protected] for updates about when Little Chestnuts will be re-opening for fun and games.
Contact details:
www.duncombe-school.co.uk
01992 414100
Location:
4 Warren Park Road, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 3JASession Times:
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Elite Performers Academy
Age: 4 - 14
We're a contemporary Hertford based Stage School run by industry professionals Charlotte Edwards and Angela Saunders offering dance, drama and singing for children aged four to fourteen. Individual lessons in singing, drama and audition technique also available.
Contact details:
www.eliteperformersacademy.co.uk
07921 935 335 / 07535 033 031
Location:
Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PSSt John's Hall, Churchfields, Hertford, SG13 8AE
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Footballs Future Soccer School
Age: 4 - 8
Saturday Football Hertford
Our Saturday football firstly introduces the game to our youngest players aged 3-4 years, teaching them football related skills through theme based activities that fully engage the children and make sessions fun and exciting.
5 year olds practices concentrate on skills and techniques that relate to match based scenarios... Read more
Contact details:
www.footballs-future.com
03300 101 442
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Hartham Leisure Centre, Hartham Lane, Hertford, SG14 1QRSession Times:
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